Security Analyst – Identity and Access Management

EMCOR Group•AZ-Phoenix US-NV-Las Vegas, AZ

About The Position

EMCOR Group, Inc. seeks a Security Analyst for Identity and Access Management (IAM) who will support EMCOR’s Security Program by administering identity systems, including single sign-on (SSO), privileged access management (PAM) and user lifecycle management. This role has a primary focus on Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender, using Kusto Query Language (KQL) to enhance threat detection, automate response, and strengthen the organization’s overall security posture in support of SOC operations and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR).

Requirements

A minimum of five years' experience with Microsoft Active Directory, preferably within a multi-domain environment.
At least three years' experience working with Microsoft Entra ID.
A minimum of two years' experience utilizing the Microsoft Defender Platform and/or Microsoft Sentinel.
At least one year’s experience with Privileged Access Management systems.
Demonstrated proficiency in using PowerShell for administration and automation purposes.
Practical experience and/or comprehensive understanding of one or more of the following technologies: MFA, SSO, SAML, OAuth, OpenID, SCIM, and REST API.
Proven ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with personnel at all organizational levels.
Strong project management capabilities.
Ability to consistently deliver an exceptional standard of customer service.

Responsibilities

Provide subject-matter expertise during security incidents, document findings, and recommend improvements to incident response protocols.
Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender monitoring, including developing and tuning custom KQL queries and automation to enhance detection and response.
Monitor emerging threats and advise stakeholders on responses.
Investigate and resolve IAM security incidents using established tools and procedures.
Support and monitor the enterprise information security system as directed by management.
Manage daily operations and support for IAM products, including incident and ticket resolution.
Administer Entra ID, with expertise in SSO, Conditional Access, and modern authentication methods.
Deploy and maintain IAM systems for user lifecycle, access governance, and PAM.
Collaborate with security and IT teams to enhance IAM maturity and awareness.
Maintain and upgrade servers and applications supporting security tools.
Perform special projects as needed.
Support and maintain EMCOR’s Security Program.